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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MOUNTAINEER 2WD V8-4.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRRIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L
Ride Height Measurement
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6LSECTION Ride Height Measurement
Ride Height Measurement
Front Ride Height Measurement
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
1. Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge), on a flat, level surface and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the lower arm inboard bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
2. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).
3. Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1, adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the shock absorber lower bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
4. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).
5. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to Specifications.
Rear Ride Height Measurement
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm inboard bolt (measurement 2).
2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the shock absorber lower bolt (measurement 3).
3. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
- Refer to Specifications.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.